Vietnam and Singapore Clash in Asean Semi-finals

Vietnam's national football team secured a spot in the semi-finals of the ASEAN Championship after decisively defeating Myanmar 5-0, with Brazil-born striker Nguyen Xuan Son scoring twice on his debut. They will face Singapore, who finished as runners-up in Group A, with the first leg scheduled for December 26 at Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore and the return leg on December 29 in Vietnam. The Vietnamese team will travel to Singapore on December 23 for preparations, having already sold out tickets for both legs of the semi-final. Meanwhile, the Philippines will face reigning champions Thailand in the other semi-final after their 1-0 victory over Indonesia. The upcoming matches have generated significant excitement, with all tickets for the first leg already sold out, highlighting a resurgence of interest in football in Singapore. Both Vietnam and the Philippines aim to continue their strong performances as the tournament progresses.